Pisa and Lucca On Your Own

La Spezia

Tour Details

Explore the Tuscan countryside and visit monuments like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza Dei Miracoli, and the Casa di Puccini when you book this exciting Pisa and Lucca excursion. Your tour includes roundtrip shuttle service between La Spezia and the historic Italian cities of Pisa and Lucca via an air-conditioned bus equipped with free WiFi. You'll also receive a detailed map of the trail showing you every detail you need to navigate the towns, with assistance available in English, Italian, and French. If you're looking to explore Pisa and Lucca on your own but with a bit of help along the way, this is the perfect shore excursion for you.

Start your journey with a 1-hour ride from La Spezia to the historic city of Lucca. Arrival in Lucca will be at Porta Santa Maria. Here, you'll have approximately 3 hours to explore the city’s cobbled streets. Lucca is renowned for its majestic Renaissance walls, which once served as a military defensive boundary, and the Casa di Puccini, the birthplace of the famous opera composer, now turned museum.

After discovering Lucca, a comfortable 30-minute drive will take you to Pisa, arriving at the Pietrasantina car park. You'll have approximately 2 hours of free time in Pisa to explore its iconic sites, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza Dei Miracoli, and the Baptistry. Check your detailed map to learn about other notable landmarks such as the Camposanto Monumentale cemetery, rumored for its intriguing history.

At the end of your day, you'll depart from Pisa and return to La Spezia, arriving in front of the Cruise Terminal (Largo Michele Fiorillo) in approximately 1 hour.

Take the stress out of planning your shore excursion when you book this exciting tour. Don’t delay—make memories for a lifetime by spending the day in Lucca and Pisa, and book this cultural experience today!

$89 per person

Duration: 8 hours
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Reference: Princess Cruises, Sun Princess, Departing Fri, May 1, 2026

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More about this tour

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Shore Excursion Duration: 8

Shore Excursion Departs From: An approximately 5-minute shuttle ride (complimentary) is required to reach your departure location.

Activity Level: Moderate

Food/Beverage Provided: None

Recommended Dress: We recommend wearing, comfortable, seasonal clothing that is weather appropriate along with comfortable walking shoes. For those wishing to visit any churches, remember that shoulders and knees must be covered.

Restrictions: Please note that times can be subject to change due to traffic. Guests must be able to step on and off bus. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.


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